Questions!

[Sheepish Mareep 0]

You guys are always so helpful, thank you!

First off..

1) My husband's eldest sister is getting married in August (in England) and I'm invited. I know the beneficiary has to do paperwork to get approval to travel to the US, but what about the petitioner to go to the beneficiary's country for a couple weeks?

2) I've been seeing people get their affidavit of support doc denied, and I've been a little scared. I haven't made enough in my past 3 tax returns due to going to university, but now that I've graduated I've held a steady job for the past six months. Would a letter from my employer stating my current employment plus salary and some pay stubs suffice as proof of income, or should I seek a cosponsor? My husband is from England so I don't know about how lenient they are concerning affidavits of support.. but I really do not want to bother my parents and ask them to co-sponsor. Any suggestions?

[digital82 3]

You guys are always so helpful, thank you!

First off..

1) My husband's eldest sister is getting married in August (in England) and I'm invited. I know the beneficiary has to do paperwork to get approval to travel to the US, but what about the petitioner to go to the beneficiary's country for a couple weeks?

2) I've been seeing people get their affidavit of support doc denied, and I've been a little scared. I haven't made enough in my past 3 tax returns due to going to university, but now that I've graduated I've held a steady job for the past six months. Would a letter from my employer stating my current employment plus salary and some pay stubs suffice as proof of income, or should I seek a cosponsor? My husband is from England so I don't know about how lenient they are concerning affidavits of support.. but I really do not want to bother my parents and ask them to co-sponsor. Any suggestions?

First - Petitioner can travel to visit anytime... no limit on that...

Second - letter from employer and pay stubs always a plus... and if u think u didnt make enough... get a co-sponsor that way no RFE's or denials when u send everything that is needed... plus less waiting... u get an RFE add few weeks on ur file...

hope it helps...

[Tim/Mav 305]

You guys are always so helpful, thank you!

First off..

1) My husband's eldest sister is getting married in August (in England) and I'm invited. I know the beneficiary has to do paperwork to get approval to travel to the US, but what about the petitioner to go to the beneficiary's country for a couple weeks?

2) I've been seeing people get their affidavit of support doc denied, and I've been a little scared. I haven't made enough in my past 3 tax returns due to going to university, but now that I've graduated I've held a steady job for the past six months. Would a letter from my employer stating my current employment plus salary and some pay stubs suffice as proof of income, or should I seek a cosponsor? My husband is from England so I don't know about how lenient they are concerning affidavits of support.. but I really do not want to bother my parents and ask them to co-sponsor. Any suggestions?

The question is alittle confusing on the first question (1) . I'm sure members would agree that it is better for the Petitioner to visit the Beneficiary and is fully allowed. (thus, documents more proof to the relationship.) I'm confused if this is a 2 Party question? One for you and One for her? I'm just alittle confused on Question (1)

Question #2.... The past 3 years Tax Returns are going to be Understandably low for attending School and you Graduated and have been gainfully employed for the last 6 months and that is a huge plus. So, it may depend on what that Income has been (Re: Over Poverty Line) since the beginning of 2011. Your application is fairly new so you will have 8 to 10 months of proof of Income before an interview and submital of an Affidavit of Support.

Just a thought.

If you can say what Income has been YTD. We could answer better. Non-the-Less... Good Luck!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

You guys are always so helpful, thank you!

First off..

1) My husband's eldest sister is getting married in August (in England) and I'm invited. I know the beneficiary has to do paperwork to get approval to travel to the US, but what about the petitioner to go to the beneficiary's country for a couple weeks?

You can visit but it might be good to carry the invitation showing why you are there, a return ticket, something from your job. They normally ask me "what is the purpose of your visit?" You can say "to attend a wedding."

2) I've been seeing people get their affidavit of support doc denied, and I've been a little scared. I haven't made enough in my past 3 tax returns due to going to university, but now that I've graduated I've held a steady job for the past six months. Would a letter from my employer stating my current employment plus salary and some pay stubs suffice as proof of income, or should I seek a cosponsor? My husband is from England so I don't know about how lenient they are concerning affidavits of support.. but I really do not want to bother my parents and ask them to co-sponsor. Any suggestions?

You won't need a joint sponsor for London. Letter from employer and pay stubs will be okay for them. The requirement is current income, not previous tax return income.

[Sheepish Mareep 0]

Thank guys!

Got my NOA2 today.. APPROVED!

I'm still not sure about using a co-sponsor or not.. I make enough (12.50/hour with benefits). I've been here for 6 months. Is that stable enough?